I made this photo tutorial so you can see how to sew my Wombat Sewing Pattern ~> scroll down for step-by-step photos!
Wodger is a simple pattern to sew and looks great in all sorts of fabrics!
*** PLEASE NOTE – this is ONLY a PHOTO TUTORIAL ***
The FULL PATTERN IS NOT included here. It is NOT A FREE PATTERN.I have made this photo tutorial so people who have purchased the Wodger Wombat Sewing Pattern can SEE how to sew this stuffed animal toy wombat! (I wanted to explain this so you are not disappointed if you have found this page via a search engine and not from the link in my wombat sewing pattern PDF!)
Today….
I’m going to sew a
girl WOMBAT!
Let’s start with the head!
STEP 1
Sew the HEAD PIECES together from F – E.
STEP 2a
Pin the EARS together in pairs (fabric right sides together, of course!) Sew them together, leaving the base open for turning.
STEP 2b
Trim the seam allowance extra close at the tip of the EARS as shown in the pattern markings. (Be careful you don’t cut into the stitching.) Turn the EARS right sides out.
TIP: Finger press the sides of the EARS and pin them to keep them flat! I use these pins when I pin the EARS in place.
STEP 3a
Pin the EARS to the HEAD PIECES at the head dart. Line up the open edges of the EAR PIECES with the head dart, matching the 3 dots of the pattern markings. (Use this EAR DIAGRAM 1 to guide you.)
STEP 3b
Sew the EAR PIECES in this position then fold the HEAD PIECES at the head darts, with the fabric right sides together.
* I have drawn a black dashed line so you can see where to fold the HEAD in this photograph.
STEP 3c
Pin and sew the head darts with part of the ears ‘caught’ in the darts. (Use the EAR DIAGRAM 2 to guide you.)
Open the HEAD PIECES out again. The pieces should look like this now.
STEP 3d
Fold the EARS so you can pin the open edge of the EARS to the HEAD PIECES, matching the 2 dots of the pattern markings. (Use EAR DIAGRAM 3 to guide you.)
The EARS should looks like this now. You can leave them pinned like this or baste(tack) them in position if you prefer.
STEP 4
Fold and sew the other head darts (2 on each side).
* I have drawn 2 black dotted lines so you can see where to fold the HEAD for the darts.
STEP 5
Sew the SNOUT PIECE to the HEAD PIECES from D – E – D.
STEP 6
Pin and sew the NECK PIECES together from B – F.
STEP 7
Sew the NECK PIECES to the HEAD PIECES matching F and C.
STEP 8
If you are using safety/craft eyes insert these now.
TIP: I have a photo tutorial on my blog to show you my tips and tricks for inserting craft/safety eyes ~> https://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/blog/safety-eyes-picture-tutorial-for-great-looking-peepers/
Body and Tummy:
STEP 9
Pin and sew the BODY PIECES together along the back, from A – B.
STEP 10
Sew the TUMMY PIECES together from A – H, leaving a gap for stuffing.
Legs:
STEP 11
TIP: Check that the toes point to the front! Unpicking the legs is not fun!
Pin and sew the LEG PIECES to the TUMMY PIECES, matching the dots of the pattern markings.
* I have outlined all the LEG PIECES in black so you can see them a bit better in the photo.
STEP 12
Pin the NECK PIECES to the BODY PIECES matching B and K. I find the best way to do this is to turn the head right sides out and put it ”inside” the wombat’s body!
Now the pieces are pinned, sew the NECK to the BODY PIECES.
STEP 13
Pull the head back out of the body so it is inside out again. Pin and sew the HEAD closed along the NOSE, HEAD and NECK PIECES from G – D – C – H.
STEP 14
Fold and sew the darts in the BODY PIECES. (1 on each side.)
STEP 15
Sew the LEG-TUMMY PIECES to the BODY-NECK PIECES matching A and H.
* I have outlined all the LEG PIECES in black again, so you can see them a bit better.
STEP 16
Cut 4 felt TOE PIECES. Pin the felt TOES to the right sides of the FOOT PAD PIECES. Pin and sew the FOOT PAD PIECES to the LEG and BODY PIECES with the felt TOES sandwiched in between.
TIP: I have a photo tutorial on my blog with step-by-step photos how to make perfect feet without any ugly wrinkles! ~>
http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/blog/put-your-best-foot-forward-how-to-sew-perfect-plushie-feet/
STEP 17
Turn the Wombat right sides out through the stuffing gap left on the TUMMY PIECES. Fill the snout and head areas very firmly with toy stuffing. Stuff the legs then the “bottom” area before filling the rest of the body with toy stuffing. Wodger needs a lot more stuffing than you expect as he is nice and chubby. Stuff until he feels nice and firm and there are no wrinkles on his snout and back.
TIP: I use a long, round, child’s paint brush to push small bits of toy stuffing into the legs. It helps me get the toy stuffing right down into them and makes it easier to stuff them firmly.
STEP 18
Cut out and pin the felt NOSE PIECE on the SNOUT about 1cm/½inch from the top. Stitch this in place with a matching embroidery thread and a blanket stitch. If you are embroidering the eyes do them now.
TIP: I like to trace my felt pieces with a fabric marker ~ if you don’t have one ~ go to my blog for other methods of cutting out felt. 5 easy techniques for neat accurate pieces!
https://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/blog/how-to-cut-out-felt/
STEP 19
Sew the stuffing opening on the Wombat’s TUMMY PIECES closed using a ladder stitch.
Your Wombat is ready to LOVE!
I can’t wait to see
YOUR
Wombat…
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Till next time,
Happy Sewing,
Pauline
xxx
